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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UTC | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $214 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or UTC?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 20.7% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at UTC than University of Illinois at Springfield ($24,110.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than UTC ($11,733 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,500 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 52.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($14,175 vs. $9,309)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 19 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or UTC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UTC and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $6,900 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,792)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($194 vs. $214)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/